10 Soul Stars Who Were the BIGGEST Jerks Off Stage

They sang about love, dignity and joy. Off stage, the truth was very different. In this video, we count down 10 soul and R&B legends whose private lives were nothing like their records. Broken friendships, shattered families, prison cells, and one woman who walked away with 36 cents and a gas card. Which story hit you hardest? Tell us in the comments. In this countdown: Number 10: Sam and Dave, “Soul Man” Number 9: Sly and the Family Stone, “Everyday People” Number 8: Ray Charles, “Georgia on My Mind” Number 7: The Temptations, “My Girl” Number 6: Wilson Pickett, “Mustang Sally” Number 5: Bobby Womack, “Across 110th Street” Number 4: Rick James, “Super Freak” Number 3: Little Willie John, “Fever” Number 2: James Brown, “I Got You (I Feel Good)” Number 1: Ike and Tina Turner, “Proud Mary” R&B Wonders is home to the forgotten stories behind the soul and R&B records we still can’t live without. If you believe these artists deserve to be remembered whole, subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss a story. Disclaimer: This video is a documentary-style commentary based on publicly reported accounts, interviews and autobiographies. Some details come from the artists’ own words or from people around them. All music, names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. #RnBWonders #SoulMusic #RnBHistory #ClassicSoul #MusicHistory #JamesBrown #TinaTurner #RayCharles #RickJames #Motown